President Obama calling for Israel to consider returning to pre-1967 borders as a basis for negotiations with Palestinians made no sense. Even worse was our own 5th District Long Island Democratic Congressmember Gary Ackerman who said about Obama’s comments "a strongly pro-Israel speech that the savvy pro-Israel community would appreciate."
Every other Long Island and NYC Congressmember who supports Israel disassociated themselves from President Obama’s remarks. No wonder Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and any resident or genuine friend of Israel would tell you any attempt at returning to pre-1967 borders could not work today. These boundaries previously invited repeated attacks from Arab neighbors.
The reality is that both Obama and Ackerman are throwing Israel, one of our most reliable allies, under the bus by proposing potential borders which are indefensible. Voters who are true friends of Israel should consider returning the favor by not reelecting the team of Obama and Ackerman in 2012.
Larry Penner
Great Neck
